GWX-2 I must be "challenged"

Halifax · 12-17-08, 07:18 PM

i have been a player of sh3 since it came out, and have enjoyed it quite a bit. I am really dumb when it comes to computers though. I know enough to use them, but anything beyond that generally turns into a train-wreck.

I really enjoyed the original gwx, and because it took me 3days to get it downloaded and started, I never attempted to mod it further.

Life was grand and happy for about a year, I spent my free time smashing the allies relentlessly, (and got smashed myself a few times) ..however, the girlfreind was "fixing" the computer recently and crashed windows, and we lost it all.

I have only ever modded sh3, (with a lot of help and agrevation) and I am wondering if anyone can help me.

I have tried to download gwx 2, but forgot to patch the original game to 1.
4 before hand and I got this message:

EBUG: Test 1 FAILED
DEBUG: Test 2 FAILED Version is
DEBUG: Test 3 FAILED
DEBUG: Test 4 Seems to have PASSED IF Size is not Zero - Size is 0
DEBUG: Test 5 Seems to have PASSED IF Size is not Zero - Size is 0
DEBUG: Test 6 Seems to have PASSED IF Size is not Zero - Size is 0
At least one of the tests failed

Realizing how stupid I was, I patched the game, and re-downloaded the first three bins, and got the same message.

Beyond that, while actually trying to get the bills to work, I tried to get into the "documents"-Silent Hunter III file to remove it and set up a new folder on my desk top, but could not find the sh3 file under documents.

You have probably figured out that I am not all that great with computers (unless its the tdc

If someone could give me a hand I would greatly appreciate it.

Oh, and I am using xp

Cheers
Halifax,

In Halifax

12-17-08, 10:05 PM

Wait a few days and get GWX 3.0
It will save you future headaches.

Here's how I do it.

I rename the Silent Hunter folder in Program files.
Then do a new install.
It gives you the choice to repair.
Select that.
Then patch to 1.4
Use Multi SH3 to rename it's savegame folder.
Install GWX 3.0

Fastest way I know.
And works everytime.

Threesixtyci · 12-19-08, 02:39 PM

You using Vista? I think there are different instructions for vista in the manual for GWX.... of what needs to be deleted and stuff.

You should post your problems here, it'll take a day or so for them to respond, but they will eventually answer your question:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...02096&page=203

12-19-08, 04:24 PM

He's useing XP

Halifax · 12-19-08, 06:12 PM

Thanks, think that I can last till Christmas Eve, then struggle through 3.0. Playing the orignal just for old times sake, it interesting going back.........

Cheers Kaleuns

Jimbuna · 12-20-08, 06:22 AM

SINK EM ALL!!

PappyCain · 12-20-08, 09:49 AM

Halifax,

I am in the same boat. I am running vanilla with a few mods and having a ball trying to make through the war. I keep reading about other folks issues and I do not want to ruin a good experience yet I would like to enjoy the new release if it is easy to install. But at 60, I am losing my eyesight, and the challenges are too many to fix issues on my computer especially when I have only one hour a night to play. I look forward to 3.0 and hopefully I can load it up!

Love this sim.

Coast of Maine, Bay Fundy mariner and residenter!

S'

12-17-08, 07:18 PM	#1
Halifax Watch Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	GWX-2 I must be "challenged" i have been a player of sh3 since it came out, and have enjoyed it quite a bit. I am really dumb when it comes to computers though. I know enough to use them, but anything beyond that generally turns into a train-wreck. I really enjoyed the original gwx, and because it took me 3days to get it downloaded and started, I never attempted to mod it further. Life was grand and happy for about a year, I spent my free time smashing the allies relentlessly, (and got smashed myself a few times) ..however, the girlfreind was "fixing" the computer recently and crashed windows, and we lost it all. I have only ever modded sh3, (with a lot of help and agrevation) and I am wondering if anyone can help me. I have tried to download gwx 2, but forgot to patch the original game to 1. 4 before hand and I got this message: EBUG: Test 1 FAILED DEBUG: Test 2 FAILED Version is DEBUG: Test 3 FAILED DEBUG: Test 4 Seems to have PASSED IF Size is not Zero - Size is 0 DEBUG: Test 5 Seems to have PASSED IF Size is not Zero - Size is 0 DEBUG: Test 6 Seems to have PASSED IF Size is not Zero - Size is 0 At least one of the tests failed Realizing how stupid I was, I patched the game, and re-downloaded the first three bins, and got the same message. Beyond that, while actually trying to get the bills to work, I tried to get into the "documents"-Silent Hunter III file to remove it and set up a new folder on my desk top, but could not find the sh3 file under documents. You have probably figured out that I am not all that great with computers (unless its the tdc If someone could give me a hand I would greatly appreciate it. Oh, and I am using xp Cheers Halifax, In Halifax Last edited by Halifax; 12-17-08 at 08:58 PM.

12-19-08, 02:39 PM	#3
Threesixtyci Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CC, Texas Posts: 114 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	You using Vista? I think there are different instructions for vista in the manual for GWX.... of what needs to be deleted and stuff. You should post your problems here, it'll take a day or so for them to respond, but they will eventually answer your question: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...02096&page=203 Last edited by Threesixtyci; 12-19-08 at 02:46 PM.

12-20-08, 06:22 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-17-08, 10:05 PM	#2
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Wait a few days and get GWX 3.0 It will save you future headaches. Here's how I do it. I rename the Silent Hunter folder in Program files. Then do a new install. It gives you the choice to repair. Select that. Then patch to 1.4 Use Multi SH3 to rename it's savegame folder. Install GWX 3.0 Fastest way I know. And works everytime.

12-19-08, 04:24 PM	#4
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	He's useing XP

12-19-08, 06:12 PM	#5
Halifax Watch Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks, think that I can last till Christmas Eve, then struggle through 3.0. Playing the orignal just for old times sake, it interesting going back......... Cheers Kaleuns

12-20-08, 09:49 AM	#7
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Halifax, I am in the same boat. I am running vanilla with a few mods and having a ball trying to make through the war. I keep reading about other folks issues and I do not want to ruin a good experience yet I would like to enjoy the new release if it is easy to install. But at 60, I am losing my eyesight, and the challenges are too many to fix issues on my computer especially when I have only one hour a night to play. I look forward to 3.0 and hopefully I can load it up! Love this sim. Coast of Maine, Bay Fundy mariner and residenter! S'